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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Special Meeting of the Successor Agency
Closed Session - 3:30 PM
Study Session - 4:45 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PAT BURNS, Mayor
CASEY MCKEON, Mayor Pro Tem
DON KENNEDY, Councilmember
TONY STRICKLAND, Councilmember
BUTCH TWINING, Councilmember
GRACEY VAN DER MARK,
Councilmember
CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilmember
STAFF
TRAVIS HOPKINS, Acting City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk
ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
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3:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, Williams Councilmembers Strickland and Van Der Mark have requested permission to be absent pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the Closed Session agendas. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on item (s) may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk .
All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
25-0231. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT).
25-0242. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization:
Management Employees' Organization (MEO).
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25-0263. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA).
25-0274. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Title: City Manager.
25-0315. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1).
25-0326. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. State of California, et al. (SB54); USDC Case No.: 8:25-cv-00026.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, Williams Councilmembers Strickland and Van Der Mark have requested permission to be absent pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the Study Session agenda. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on item(s) may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
STUDY SESSION
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25-0087. Infrastructure Report Card
24-9178. The Marisol Senior Living Project Financing
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALL TO
ORDER THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, Williams Councilmembers Strickland and Van Der Mark have requested permission to be absent pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
25-0059. Huntington Beach Police Chaplain Bob Ewing
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
The Mayor will facilitate a voluntary opportunity for members of the Huntington Beach City Council to individually make brief comments to the public. Please note that the Brown Act does not allow for lengthy comments, discussion, or action on topics that are not on the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the open session agenda. Individuals wishing to provide a comment may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's
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Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
While the City Council welcomes public involvement and supports and defends free speech, the City Council rejects comments from anyone that are discriminatory, defamatory or otherwise not protected free speech. Those comments will not inform nor be considered by the City Council and may be cause for the Mayor to interrupt the public speaker. Such public comments will not be consented to or otherwise adopted by the City Council in its discussions and findings for any matter tonight.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers may make brief announcements on any appointments made to a board, committee, or commission. Councilmembers may not discuss or take any action on these announcements. Announcements are limited to 1 minute.
AB 1234 REPORTING
Per AB 1234 (Government Code Section 53232.3(d)) Councilmembers who attend a meeting, conference, or similar event at the expense of the City must provide a brief report of the meeting, conference, or similar event during the next regular City Council meeting. Reports are limited to 1 minute.
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES
Councilmembers must publicly disclose any meetings or communications with City employee associations, related to the negotiations of labor agreements. Disclosures are limited to 1 minute and must be made by the next regular City Council Meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
25-02210. Update of Huntington Beach’s Support for LA Fire Relief Efforts CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 11-15)
City Clerk
24-85311. Annual Review of the City Code of Ethics
Direct the City Clerk to record in the official minutes that the City Code of Ethics was presented to the City Council, City Manager, Chairpersons, and City Department Directors for their review and distribution as required by Resolution No. 2016-73.
Recommended Action:
25-01512. Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting and the Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Successor Agency special meeting minutes of Recommended Action:
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December 17, 2024.
Fire
24-94113. Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 with Excalibur Well Services, Corp; approve additional funding and appropriation of funds for the Civic Center Oil Well Abandonment Project.
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute “Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Excalibur Well Services, Corp. for Civic Center Well Abandonment;” and
B) Approve an appropriation and transfer of $498,500 in HB Recovery Funds to Oil Well Abandonment business unit 31465001.82800.
Recommended Action:
Finance
24-91814. Year-End Audit Results for the FY 2023/24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Approval of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Year-End Audit Adjustments
A) Receive and File the FY 2023/24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other auditor-issued reports; and,
B) Approve year-end budget adjustments to the FY 2023/24 Revised Budget in the funds and by the amounts contained in Attachment 3.
Recommended Action:
Public Works
24-93315. Approve and accept the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant for the Old Pirate Lane State Small Water System Consolidation Project, CC-1624, and approve appropriation of funds
A) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to accept the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant for $327,947; and, B) Approve appropriation of grant award funding of $327,947 into the SWRCB Old Pirate Lane business unit 130291001.82100; and,
C) Approve appropriation of $250,053 into business unit 50691049.82100.
Recommended Action:
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
24-91616. FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - Biannual Progress Update #3 Receive and file the FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - Biannual Progress Update #3.
Recommended Action:
24-92917. Adopt Successor Agency Resolution Nos. 2025-01 and 2025-02 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budget for the Huntington Beach Successor Agency for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and related actions A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, “A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (‘ROPS 25- 26’);” and
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02, “A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the Period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.” Recommended Action:
24-79718. Petition to repeal Ordinance No. 4318 Deleting Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.66 - Community-Parent Guardian Review Board for Procurement of Children’s Library Materials, and Adding Section 2.30.090 - Selection and Use of Library Materials A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Accepting the Certificate as to Verification of Signatures on Petition from the Orange County Registrar of Voters Regarding the Initiative Petition Entitled “An Ordinance to Amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Deleting Chapter 2.66 Thereof Entitled ‘Community Parent Guardian Review Board for Procurement of Children’s Library Materials’ and Adding Section 2.30.090 Thereto Entitled ‘Selection and Use of Library Materials;’” and,
B) Order a “Report of Effect of Proposed Initiative” pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212, presented to the City Council within the timeframe described, but no later than 30 days after the elections official certifies to the City Council the sufficiency of the petition.
Recommended Action:
25-03319. Petition for An Ordinance to Amend the Huntington Beach Municipal
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Code by Adding New Section 2.30.100, Entitled “Public Operation of Library Services”
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Accepting the Certificate as to Verification of Signatures on Petition from the Orange County Registrar of Voters Regarding the Initiative Petition Entitled “An Ordinance to Amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding New Section
2.30.100, Entitled ‘Public Operation of Library Services;’” and, B) Order a “Report of Effect of Proposed Initiative” pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212, presented to the City Council within the timeframe described, but no later than 30 days after the elections official certifies to the City Council the sufficiency of the petition.
Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
24-88220. Item Submitted by Mayor Pat Burns - Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal immigrants for the prevention of crime
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Declaring the City of Huntington Beach a Non-Sanctuary City for Illegal Immigration for the Prevention of Crime.”
Recommended Action:
25-03421. Item Submitted by Mayor Pat Burns, Mayor Pro Tem Casey McKeon, and Council Member Don Kennedy - Bolsa Chica Senior Project Ad Hoc Committee Notification
The City Council approve the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation to direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney to send a letter to the Project Proponents notifying them of the Ad Hoc Committee’s intent to further evaluate the information presented to the City Council and the public at the October 15th, 2024, Hearing, which was relied on prior to the Council Members casting their votes.
Recommended Action:
ADJOURNMENT - ADJOURN IN HONOR OF PASCAL AND KELLY REID The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
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